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The Stewards fined Mrs Denise Foster, trainer, €65 for failing to fit cheek pieces to Dragon's Pass, prior to entering the parade ring

The Stewards enquired into the running and riding of Coral Blue, ridden by C.A. Landers, and trained by Seamus Fahey. Evidence was heard from the rider and the trainer's Authorised Representative, Mr. Shane Butler. C.A

Landers stated that his instructions were to stay on the rail in about fifth or sixth position and to try and win from the fourth last hurdle. C.A. Landers added that when he jumped off his mount got crowded and as a result did not jump well over the first two hurdles, he stayed on the rails and switched to the outside before the third last hurdle at which stage his horse started leaning left and it was difficult to ride out the finish he would have wanted. Mr

Shane Butler, confirmed the instructions given to C.A. Landers and stated that he was not satisfied with the running of his charge as he expected to win. The Stewards also received a report from the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer who reported that Coral Blue was post race normal. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards noted the explanations offered

C.A. Landers, rider of Coral Blue trained by Seamus Fahey, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount leaned out on the turn in.

An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-116
Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 12st and the minimum weight is 9st 12lbs
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 5lb extra for each hurdle race won.